Discover how flowers speak to feelings and memory, with practical botany and vivid verse to guide your observations.
Flora's Lexicon presents a unique look at the language and sentiment of blossoms, blending plain botany with a poetic introduction. This edition offers an outline of plant study alongside interpretations that connect each flower to moods, virtues, and occasions. It helps readers identify plants and understand the stories they have inspired for centuries, making it a thoughtful addition for gardens, classrooms, and personal reading alike.
What you’ll experience
- A structured guide to recognizing flowers and their class.organized traits, with practical notes on cultivation and identification
- A rich array of flower–feeling associations, from everyday sentiments to symbolic meanings
- An index of flowers paired with short interpretive entries for quick reference
- A poetical introduction that enriches the science with imagery and mood
Ideal for readers who love nature, 19th‑century reference works, and poetry alike; perfect for students, gardeners, and curious explorers of symbolic language.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating world of floriography, the language of flowers, a means of communication that blossomed during the Victorian era. Flowers, with their delicate petals and vibrant hues, transcended mere aesthetics to become messengers of heartfelt emotions and secret messages. The author meticulously unveils the symbolic meanings ascribed to various flowers, weaving a tapestry of historical anecdotes, botanical insights, and poetic references. Each flower is portrayed as a unique emblem, carrying a distinct sentiment, from the ardent passion of the red rose to the unwavering loyalty of the forget-me-not. Beyond a mere dictionary of floral meanings, this book explores the cultural significance of flowers in Victorian society. It delves into the etiquette of gifting flowers, the art of composing tussie-mussies (small bouquets), and the role of flowers in literature and art. Ultimately, this book invites readers to rediscover the enchanting language of flowers, a timeless form of expression that speaks to the depths of human emotions. By understanding the symbolic meanings behind each bloom, we can appreciate the profound messages conveyed through the simple act of giving or receiving flowers. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330172643_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330172643
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330172643
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 262 pages. 8.98x6.06x0.87 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1330172647
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